Diana had 15 word problems for her 1-week homework. She intended to do 2 word problems every day.
- What fraction of her homework would she have completed by the third day?
- What fraction of her homework would she have left by the sixth day?
(a)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by third day
= 2 x 3
= 6
Fraction of her homework that Anna completed by third day
=
615=
25(b)
Number of word problems that Anna completed by the sixth day
= 6 x 2
= 12
Number of word problems left
= 15 - 12
= 3
Fraction of the homework Anna left
=
315=
15Answer(s): (a)
25; (b)
15